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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
The Keystone State.

Apropos Of the Pennsylvania in
dorsement of Mr.. Blaine, the Chicago
Tribune recalls few facts of hiator-
ical interest concerning the tradition
al influence of this State in National
politics. AS far back as 1890 the
campaign doggeral ran:
"5.ill Pennsylvania holds the scales,
Aud neither North nor SJuth prevails.
Since parties were reorganized,
1925, it has never cast its electoral
vote for any unsuccessful candidate
but once--in l8S4-and that was q
result OF the accident" in New York
to which the platform feelingly allud-
ed. Even before the present State
Convention system made it 80 easy
to take the sense of the party, and
candidates were put forward by
State Legislatures and in other prim-
tive ways, Pennsylvania had way
Of finding out strong party leaders.
1t was one of the first States to de-
clare for Jackson, and in 1924 gave
him $4,000 votes against $4,000 for
all competitors.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Flora Items.

The school is progressing finely
under the care of W. Il. Cowden, of
West Liberty.
The "Committee" surprised II.
Book on last Tuesday night. They
say the Squire had plenty of turkey
for once.
J.C. Snyder, Esq, and daughter
Made, are visiting atMeadville.
j. L. Thompson is attending school
at Sunbury Academy. He says he
likes it all but the getting up at four
O'Clock.
We notice quite an improvement
at Rev. Williams in shape of a new
fence around his residence,
J. G. Hunt, of this place is.clerking
in Mercer. We are glad to hear OF
his getting along nicely.
Mrs. Frank Critchlow, of Prospect,
visited friends of this place the first of
the week
Master Bert Thompson is visiting
at Centreville. BRANT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Allegheny Twp. News.

EDS. CITIZEN Mr.. J. G. Kiskad-
don recently met with qnite an acci-
dent. He and another man were
chopping on the same log when the
mans ak slipped from his hands,
striking Mr.. Kiskaddon's leg between
the knee and ankle, inflicting severe
wound. His physician says he may
be able to be around in a few weeks
The Wilson bros. have completed
their second we'll on the Robert s..
Grant farm, the we'll is good for 20
barrels.
Thursday the 22nd inst. we met
with quite a number of our Republi.
can candidates of Butler county at
the Parker Fair Being very wet
day we expected to see their feathers
somewhat dropped, but they were
cheerful and in good spirits. We feel
assured that they are prepared to
stand the storm that is predicted on
the 9Th day of November; we wish
them success. j. L.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
The Biggest Birthday Party.

EDS. CITIzEN:-On Sat-. Sept,
18th, a great meeting was held at the
residence Of Henry Kohlmeyer, Esq
Byron Center. 1t was the last day
of his seventy-ffth year, and his
many friends determined to show
their regard for him by visiting him
at his home. His quick perception
had noticed som ethipg in his sur
roundings indicating that he might
be attacked-not with any danger
ous disease, but by his neighbors
But he was not sure that calam.
ity would befaIl him, or if 30, when
it might happen. So he didn't have
his shotgun ready, and was easily
captured On the appointed day, the
people began to come, and come, till
it seemed as if they were anticipating
The time Of the Parker Fair, and had
missed the place. Almost the entire
ncighborhood turned out. aud dele
gates were there from Clinton vile,
Emienton, Parker, North Washing.
ton, Butler, Franklin, Mercer Co, and
the States Of Ohio and Nebraska.
Dinner was furnished to GAS persons.
DR.. G. S. Kerr, of f nlenton, was
made Chairman of the meeting
Two fine, easy chairs, were presented
to Mr.. and Mrs Kohlmeyer by their
children, also some of the things by
friends. all as tokens of the good
wishes Of the donors,-By the way
Mrs. Kohlmeyer's birthday is the
next day after her husbands. A few
remarks were made by Rev. Vim.
Branfeld, Rev. }. Il. Coulter, and
Mr.. Isaac Miller, also Mr.. Kohlmey-
er gave brief account of his life, and
thanked the people for their friend
ship shown by this meeting. The
Cornet Band Of Emlenton, and the
Martial Band of Crawfords Corners,
furnished music for the occasion
Two games Of ball were played in
one OF the Squire's fields.
The party was very pleasant one
a complete success. There was
many meeting Of old friends, which
would never have taken place, but
for this occasion. Rev. VIM. Bran
field led in prayer, and after the sing
ing Of PRAISE God from Whom all
blessings flow" he pronounced the
Benediciion.
a few facts aud dates of Mr.. Kohl
meyers life. given by him, will be OF
interest to many Of your readers
lie was born in Centre Co. Pa,
Sept. lS, l8l2-came to his present
neighborhood ia I835-made 20
double trips over the Mountains, by
wagon, and 3 on horseback, was mar.
ried in 1888 to Miss Levina Low,
who died in 1868, and to his present
wife, Miss Jane Say, in 1868. Only
two sons and a daughter Of his seven
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Why Are You A Republican

Why are the young men who poll
their first votes Republicans? Why
is the most intelligent portion OF this
Nation allied with the Republican
party? For various reasons, princi-
pal among which are these:
The Republican party freed the
slaves and thus relieved the country
of that incubus of disgrace.
The Republican party preserved
the Union Of States.
The Republican party ruled during
the most perilOUs times with unexam-
pied ability.
The Republican party restored a
national credit which had been de-
sttoyed by Democrats.
The Republican party advocated
and still advocate protection to Amer.
can labor.
1t is progressive and takes the
most advanced stand on every ques-
ton.
1t does not depend on any quibble
or misrepresentation for it's capital
1t appeals to the thought and consid.
Grafton of sensible, conservative peo-
pie.
1t would scorn to succeed by
methods of intimidation practiced in
the Democratic Southern States.
A vote for the candidates of the
Republican party will be a vote for
patriotism and love of country.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
An Important Law.

The following act was passed at
the last session of the Legislature:
"Be it enacted that jurors, witness
es and constables attending the sew
eral courts of this commonwealth,
or any other persons, who, by law,
are required to travel to the county
seat, and who, under existing laws,
are entitled TO mileage, shall have the
same computed by route usually trav-
eled in going from the points or
places where said jurors, witnesses,
constables. or other persons may re
spectively reside, to the county seat
whether that route be by the public
highways, railroads, or otherwise;
provided, that in no case shall more
mileage be allowed than for the miles
actually travelled"
The general result of the law will
be to add very decidedly to the costs
of running the courts. The act ap-
plies not only to jurors and witnesses
but to constables and assessors. 1t
will also increase the expenses of
privat, litigation by running up
higher bills for witness fees. This
will have tendency to diminish the
number of small cases. The county
treasury will feel the increased cost
in criminal cases. Nine tenths of the
costs imposed as part of the sen.
tence of convicted criminals is finally
paid by the county.
| Under this enactment it will pay
many jurors and witnesses to serve
one day at least. The intention of the
law is, of course, to save from loss
those citizens who are impressed 10
the public service in this way, but its
operation will frequently be to give
more than bare compensation fol
money and time expended The law
will be popular with the people il
their respective capacities of juror
witness, constable or assessor, bu
not so popular with the public in its
capacity as taxpayer. 1t cunnot
be ascertained at this time how deep
| ly the new method of comput ting dis
tancc under this bill will cut into tn.
treasury, but milage fees will in
many cases, be more than doubled.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
District Nominations.

From Beaver Valley Meps Of Sept.
22d inst.
"At the meeting of the County
Committee, Saturday, Messrs. M. F..
Mecklem, l. F. Mansfield and Ii. f.
Dillon, were appointed a committee
to meet similar committees from the
other counties of our Congressional
and Senatorial Districts, to consider
. plan for district nominations, and to
report the same back to the County
Committee for further action"
The Washington, Pa, Observer
in referring to the above says: IN.
F. Mecklem, Esq, Of Rochester, Hon.
Ira F. Mansfield, of Csnnelton, and
Herman F. Dillon, of Beaver Falls,
are the gentlemen appointed by
Chairman Miller, of the Republican
County Committee of Beaver county
to constitute q committee which ia 70
confer with like committee appoint
ed by the Mercer, Butler, Lawrence
and Washington County Commit.
tees, with regard to the revision and
alteration of the mode of nominating
State Senatorial and Congressional
candidates. The three first named
counties, with Beaver, comprise the
Congressional district, a1d the latter
the State Senatorial. The above
committee is not empowered to act
finally without first submitting the
plans discussed at the joint confer
ences to the County Committee"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Extra Session.

The commissioners appointed to re-
wise the revenue laws of theState have
finished their labors and made report
of the same to the Governor. II
the report or bill they have prepared is
satisfactory to the Governor it is like
u be will convene the Legislature in
extra session, for the purpose of en-
acting it into law. That a new re-
venue law is needed, and should be
passed before the the next assese
ments are begun ,is very well known.
Bot the work Of the Commission
should be 80 matured and perfect as
TO make the session a very brief one.
The Governor would not be justified
in calling the Legislature in extra
session unless this work has been done
in the interests of the taxpayers of
the State.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

The Republican Convention of
this State last year issued an address
to the voters, in which the following
self-evideDt propositions were presen-
ted Anything that is calculated
to lessen the products OF American
labor decreases the wages of Ameri-
can workmen. Every dollars worth
Of goods manufactured and imported
into the United States displaces dol
lars worth of home production; and
the American workman. suffers accor-
dinghy; hence, strikes and labor trou-
bles have followed those attempts of
the Democratic party to degrade Am
erican labor to tie European stand
ard, by removing wholly or partially
the duty upon goods Of foreign man
ufacture, and their elimination has
been reached in the election OF Free
Trade Administration" Let every
one who invests capital in our indus
tries, and all who live by their labor
digest these facts, and vote according.
ly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
An interesting and touching i

An interesting and touching in
cident in the Philadelphia celebrate
on was the setting up of part of the
fac-simile of the first printed copy of
the constitution of the United States,
reproduced by The North american,
by Robt Pierce, with the same stick
and rule his father used in assisting
to set it up just one hundred years
ago, and which had never been used
since, aud just the same take. too.
One of the persons who witnessed the
event, said "WeIl, sir, that is the
most touching and eloquent incident
of this whole magnificent celebrate
on" Mr.. Pierce is eighty seven
years old.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Fire Clay.

We haye been shown, and have a
specimen at our office, of a fire clay
that is found on the farm of Mr.
Anthony Thompson, of Centre twp,
this county. 1t is SO pure as to be per-
fectly free from sand, and is the kind
preferred in all furnaces requiring
great heat. Being hard as iron, and
at the same time soft, it will not
crumble, and is used for fire proof
brick and for many other purpose
A mine has been opened on the farm
and some of the fire clay taken to and
used in the Sharon, Pa, iron works,
The farm Of Mr.. Thompson is likely
to prove very valuable one on &C
count OF this stone.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

In these days, when the raising
of fine cattle is becoming a great bus
mess, and purity of blood is great
question, and when herd books for
the registration OF cattle are to be
found almost everywhere, it will be
well for all parties interested to re-
member that the Legislature at
its last session passed u law which
met with Gov Beavers approval on
on the 10Th day Of May, which pro-
vides that every person who shall
knowingly, by misrepresentation or
false pretense, obtain from any club,
society or association established for
the Improvement of any kind of stock,
horses. cattle, hogs or sheep. the reg
istration Of an animal in the register
or herd book. shall upon conviction
thereof be punished by imprisonment
in the county Jail for period not
greater than one year, by fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or by
both fine aud Imprisonment at the
discretion Of the Court.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

ply depositing in the lap of the re-
ceiver, his or her gift, and the re-
ceiver simply expressing thanks.
This interesting performance over.
the pastor, Rev. E Ogden, was called
on for a speech. He responded in o
few remarks, and at the close of them
offered praise and thanksgiving to
the bountiful Giver of every good
the source of all real enjoyment and
happiness. Soon after this the CON-
pany began to disperse, departing for
their several homes, taking with
them happy experiences which will
be to them pleasing "reminiscences
for days and years to come.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Married at the Fair.

They had wedding at the Youngs
town fair, Wedl esday, in the pres.
ence.of 10000 people. The contract.
ing parties were William Richmond,
of Fowler, Ohio, and Miss Sadie
Jamison, of Courtland, Ohio, whose
parents reside at New Castle, Pa.
Both were young, but stood up brave
ly while the cere emony was perform
ed by Rev. Boyd, Of New Bedford,
Pa. Mr.. sLd Mrs. Richmond was
presented with $50 by the Fair Asso-
ciution. and complete outfit for
housekeeping by merchants and 9th
ers -Nelo Castle Courant, Sept %
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

AT the recent Republican State
Convention Of New York vote
was taken on the next Presi-
Dental candidate which resulted
LARGELY in favor of Blaine az their
choice. He had 201 votes to Sher-
mans 4. This looks as il Blaine
was regarded in New York State as
the strongest candidate,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
BUTLER MARK ETS.

The following are the selling prices of mer-
chants of this place :
Apples, per bushel, 30 to 40
Butter, per pound, 20 to % cts.
Beans, per qt. to l0cts.
Cabbage, new, to 10 cts.
Candles, mold, II TO 10. cts.
Carbon oil, 10 10 IL cts.
Cheese, II to 10 cts par lb.
Crackers, 10 10 cts. per lb.
Chickens, per pair, 10 TO 90. cts.
Coffee, Rio, 80 cts.
Coffee, Java, 35 etc.
CoT Roasted, 25 to 80 cts.
Coffee, ground 20 to 26 cts.
Eggs, Is cts.
Fish, mackerel, 10 to Is cts.
Flour, per barrel, $3.50 to So.
Flour, per sack, 10 to Sl.50..
Feed, chop, per 100 pounds, 81 10.
Feed, bran, per 100 lhs. 81.
Grain, wheat per bushel, 30.
Grain. oa $ per bushel 30 to 35cts
Gram, corn per bushel 40 cts.
Lard, 10 Ct.
Hams, l5c Is.
Honey, 30 cts.
Shoulders, 10 cts,
Bacon, Is cts.
Dried beef, Is to %.
Corn meal, per pound. cts.
Potatoes, new, 2jcts q peck.
Rice. 8 to 10 cts.
Sugar, hard, s cts.
Sugar coffee, cts.
Sugar, raw, 81 cts.
Soap, ) to 10 cts.
Salt per barrel, $l.i0.
Tea, iyson Gunpowder, etc, 80 cts to so
Tea, Japan, etc, 80 to 90 cts.
Tea, Break fast, 40 TO so cts.
Tallow, OTIS.
Timothy seed. 1890.
Glover $3.50
Washed wool % to 30 cts.
Unwashed wool. 1G to 20 cts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

la answer to the question, "How
mu..h cnal vii! an acre oi coal land
furnish?" the editor of the Coal
Trode Journal replies: "It is gen.
orally reckoned at one thousand tons,
per foot, per acre. That ID about oil
the clean Coal you eau get out Of it,
although. theoretically, there is ten or
twelve per cent more in the seam"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

The Eoglish Lutheran Church
of this place is being enlarged and i'm
proved. The old YES tibule and stairs
have been taken out, which cnlarges
the auditorium so that eighty addi-
tional persons can be seated The
whole inside of the church will be
finely papered and painted. Tie i'm
provcments give the church fine ap-
pearance and are much admired.
Owing to these improvements there
will be no services in the church IN.
til Sunday week, Oct. 8.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

children, by his first wife, are living,
and the older one of his two sons, by
the sc nd, George, the younger OF
these two, was, in 1881, suddenly
cut off by a most distressing accident.
So families pass away, and it a ques-
ton of time with US sll ave a little
longer wait but how little none can
know" ANXIOUS,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

The Grand Jury of Erie county
has sustained the charges against
Sheriff Clifford, andthe case now goes
to court The charges included under
feeding them AID tainted meat. and
keeping them on the verge of starva
tion. The Jail ply ician made the
charges, and the County Commiss-
toner's, who made personal investiga
tions, found the Sheri's cooks pre-.
pairing purified meal, testified in sup
port of the charges.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

Rev. DR.. Loyal Young preached
in the Presbyterian Church of this
place last Sunday morning and even
ing. From the eloquent sermons ne
delivered many who heard them
Thought the DR.. was improving with
his age. now over 80 years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
The First National Bank of Cor

The First National Bank of Cor
ry closed its doors on Friday morn
ing last, being closed up by the gov
ernment authorities. Examiner
Hugh Young took possession and
posted a notice on the door that busi-
mesa had been suspended. The ex-
aminer refused to be interviewed
pending his investigation, but it is
stated on other authority that the
trouble is the result of n quarrel be-
tween President Marvin, Of the bank,
and its late cashier, Mr.. Mulkie. 1t
is claimed that the affairs Of tho in.
stitulion are in good condition, that
it is perfectly solvent, not~ithstand
ing oil reports to the contrary, and
that it will resume business within
80 days.-Er,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

About l25 brewers met in secret
session in Harrisburg lately and
formed Pennsylvania Brewers As
sociation to fight prohibition in every
form. The membership fee was SIS
and o secret assessment was levied,
to begin work at once. A similar
convention was held in New York
the day before with 100 brewers pres
ent. They decided to fight temper
ance, yet to continue to work within
the ranks Of both old parties Jas. 7.
Sparkman made the chief address
and alarmingly quoted the figures
sho wing the steady growth OF the
Prohibition party vote.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
The Greenville News SAYS there

The Greenville NeWs says there
il an unusual demand for peach
stones in this neck of the woods at
present Jones Bros. and VIM.
Achrc each have on hand over 100
bushels, for which they have paid 81
per bushel' To what use they are to
be put no one seems to know, though
it is generally believed that they are
to be planted and budded by nursery
men for the Southern trade.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
Society Meeting.

The Anti-Tobacco and Temperance
Society Of West Sunbury and vicini-
ty will hold their animal meeting in
the West Sunbury Academy, on the
first Friday night of October-Oct. I.
Yours Respectfully,
w M. CAMPBELL.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

Among the Republicans of this
county there seems to be very gener
al satisfaction with their county tick
ct. We hear OF no Republican who
thinks Of scratching any part of it at
the polls.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

The Governor can now consider
the question of an extra session with
great propriety. He has bad no time
to examine the report of the Revenue
Commission, but he will now un-
doubtedly do so, and do it with great
care Az his approva! is essential, it
would be ridiculous TO call On extra
session of tho Legislature to pass any
bill which he could not sign. And
there is no danger that any such
thing will be done.
1t is not unlikely it may be con-
cluded that since q revenue bill has
been prepared that will actually in
crease the State revenues special
session is desirable. If it shall be
called, the bill passed can go into ef-
feet as the late bill would have done
had it become u law.-Phila' Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

Parker City had grand natural
gas light illumination Oh the 22d
inst " bich is said to bave been the
most interesting affair ever seen in
Parker.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

The new license law, 1887,
makes no provision for the transfer OF
: license and licenses therefore cannot
now be transferred by the Courts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

Nh. Hart, editor of the Washing
ton Pa. Democrat, made our town a
visit this week, seeing some old
friends.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
cQrehr the Children

Children feel the debility of the changing
seasons, even more than adults, and they be-
come cross, peeyish, and uncomfortable.
The blood should be cleansed and the system
invigorated by the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
"Last Spring my two children were vacci-
mated. Soon after, they broke all out with run
ming sores, so dreadful 1 thought l should lose
them. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured them COM
pletely; and they have been healthy ever
since. do feel that Hoods Sarsaparilla
saved my children to me-" Mrs. G. L.
THOMPSON, West Warren, Mass.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30
The PeoDle's Great
EXPOSITION!
a, GREAT SHOWS IN ONE. 4.

We announce TO the people Ia aad wide That
we will exhibit our colossal agS 'cgatlon OF
startling wonders, TO secure which AL )arLS OF
the earIh-Errope Asia, and portions tue L..
S. have been seaT he'd and such an aggregation
as has rever been seea since the dTy Noah enier-
ed the Arf. 'fbe mighty Elep laDt. the great lh =
NJ eros, the Iiippopottomas.the On mpanZe.the
Ou-raDg-outang on run ont ana STICK OUT your
tongue out the greatest liv'nS Woh1erS o. tne
the mu tItude OF monster attractions on eXh bi-
tlon at or great moral G Gus and Menagerle
The roars aud howls OF the would-bc compcti-
for who Apes the methods, but cries down the
attractions OF Our own and Only Greatest show
on eaI III WIN be drowned In the joj iul acclaim
ations OF a delighted populace. Remember thii
great show possesses no Objectionable features
and IS the delight OF the cu'ttred ana rehneC .
We show under one canopy four greht SHOWS.
the largest Stock Greatest Variety-BeSt
Goods and styles-LoweSt Prices. We have Sc
CT ed magnificent Brass Band which VIII DC
a prominent feature OF our great show. rings
with n seperate and coutllGous performance
being enacted In each ng.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-30

The Parker Fair last week was
success, Notwithstanding the incle
ment weather